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The tenth week once more provided excitement, with a huge upset for the Bills demonstrating the 'any Sunday can bring surprises' mantra that draws so many people into the NFL
This outcome may have opened things up for the New England Patriots to move back into a leading position they used to occupy, with a schedule that provides them an edge over their 8-2 competitors
Meanwhile in the National Football Conference the Seattle Seahawks and Rams had perfect results to arrange a monster clash next week, while our top performer is chasing records as well as the MVP award
Analysis - Just a Bad Day for the Bills?
Was it just an emotional letdown from beating the Chiefs last week or something more? This remains the question for the Buffalo team to answer
The Bills had won seven in a row against the Dolphins but were outperformed from the start as the Dolphins ran out 30-13 victors in an surprising outcome - and display
MVP Josh Allen only achieved the team's initial first down in the third period and initial scoring in the fourth - yes Miami had 10 days to prepare but it was nonetheless a significant failure laid by one of the NFL's top offences
Tua Tagovailoa threw two scores but running back De'Von Achane was the devastating difference, with 225 combined yards and two scores
Containing the NFL's top rushing attack was crucial too, with James Cook and company recording just eighty-six yards, their fewest of the year and just over half their 161.5-yard season average
Additionally there were the three critical ball losses, and the pair from Josh Allen specifically. An interception in the end zone resulting in a nine-minute possession yielded no points, and his fourth-quarter dropped ball that Miami converted to seven points just two plays
It was typical 'previous Bills teams' as they shot themselves in the foot, getting into a deficit on defensive side and Allen attempting to overcompensate to dig his team out of it - not the calm, controlled, well-balanced Buffalo team we've witnessed this year
Miami have demonstrated a bit of everything this year so the jury's out on if this is the start of a trend, but for the Bills they'll need an immediate bounce-back in a tough game against Tampa Bay in week 11 as the New England are sneaking into a nice lead at the top of the American Football Conference East
Spotlight - Patriots Identify Route to Unexpected First Place
Regarding the Patriots, they're among three 8-2 teams in the NFL, all AFC sides, but could they be the best?
One could find flaws in the Patriots, Denver and the Colts really for feasting on the weaker opponents, with just five of their combined twenty-four victories coming against opponents with a positive record - and one example was the Colts defeating the Denver
Denver defeated the reigning champion Eagles in Philadelphia and are masters of the fourth-quarter while Indy can ride Jonathan Taylor, but the Patriots including Sunday's victory in Tampa Bay to their prime time success in Buffalo seems like a declaration
Their pair of losses came in new head coach Mike Vrabel's first three games, with seven consecutive wins, similar to Denver, since then - but defeating Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a bye to get ready was significant
Drake Maye's Most Valuable Player credentials won't go away, and he certainly earns point for bravery after taking some hard tackles in Tampa Bay but persevering to steer his side to victory
The defense is reliable and rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson burst onto the scene on game day with 147 yards and two exciting scores of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - establishing himself as just the fifth different ball carrier to exceed 22 miles per hour this year on his initial touchdown
Although you can debate who 'the best' is statistically, the Pats should be favourites to finish with the best record thanks to their schedule - which includes just one game against a successful opponent, although a significant contest against Buffalo
Visiting the Ravens is also tough, but the Broncos have it even tougher in the AFC West division with the Chiefs to face two times, the Chargers (who could also challenge for top seed but face the same problem) and additionally the Green Bay on the fixture list
The Colts also face the Kansas City, and have the Seattle, San Francisco and two games with the five and four Jacksonville to contend with. There is a long way to go but the door is open for a surprise number one position in the American Football Conference
Coming Up - Los Angeles and Seattle Prepare for Next Week Showdown
Both squads with solid claims to be superior to all of the three different eight and two sides are National Football Conference West opponents the Seahawks and Los Angeles, who each put up 40 burgers to reach 7-2 ahead of next week's major game between the pair in LA
They've both secured four victories in a row, have quarterbacks in Matthew Stafford and Sam Darnold performing at an elite level (although Sam Darnold had turnover issues on Sunday) with top receivers, and defensive units allowing under 20 points a game
Both could easily be undefeated as too - especially the Rams as their pair of losses occurred in extra time against the San Francisco and then that agonising loss in Philadelphia when they had a potentially winning field goal with the final play deflected and run back by the Philadelphia for a score
The Seahawks were also defeated to the 49ers, with a last-minute score in the opening week, before losing to the final play of the contest against the Buccaneers - so they are genuinely two of the best sides in the league
The next matchup on Sunday could be the best of the season to date
Top Performer - Jonathan Taylor
Taylor could be on for a record season after his remarkable performance in Berlin - running for 244 rushing yards, registering three scores and adding another forty-two {receiving yards
